There's no doubt that there is a genetic component to the risk of developing mental illnesses. Several studies have confirmed this. It's been found that people with unipolar depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are highly likely to have siblings, half-siblings and children to have one of these disorders or even have symptoms of more than one.
Studies of identical twins show that if one twin has bipolar, the other has very high risk of developing bipolar as well. There is also an...
If only we inherited brains in decent working order. Mood is only one small part of it. Thinking seems to be the major challenge. Charlotte... Read more »
"Doc, I've had swelling off and on for more than 15 years. The medications my doctor has been giving me don't seem to work as well. It... Read more »
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As an allergist/immunologist, I am frequently asked to see patients with angioedema or swelling. Although many times the source of... Read more »
Genetic or hereditary factors contribute to the risk of bipolar disorder. Studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of bipolar disorder is higher... Read more »
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Hereditary lymphedema is an inherited lymph system disorder. It is characterized by swelling of subcutaneous tissue caused by obstruction of... Read more »
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Hereditary amyloidosis is a condition in which abnormal protein deposits (called amyloid) form in almost every tissue in the body. These protein... Read more »
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Hereditary ovalocytosis is rare condition passed down through families (inherited) in which blood cells are slightly oval-shaped instead of round. It... Read more »
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Hereditary elliptocytosis is a disorder passed down through families in which the red blood cells are abnormally shaped.See also:Hereditary... Read more »
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